“The secret of getting ahead is getting started,” Mark Twain once said.
Truer words were never said, even when it comes to higher education. When students enter the realm of undergraduate studies, esteemed universities provide them with the best facilities and infrastructure, helping them assimilate in their new environments. Such nurturing enables students to blossom in their respective fields and emerge as well-informed citizens of the modern world.
The “Pathway to Perth” initiative by Murdoch University, Dubai is one such effort by Murdoch University to help its students settle seamlessly in their chosen higher-education fields before they progress to the next levels. The state-of-the-art university campus situated in Dubai Knowledge Park introduces students to their higher-education programs and then helps them move seamlessly to the university’s home campus in Australia.
The best part about the “Pathway to Perth” program is that superior-quality higher education is imparted by highly qualified and competent lecturers at both campuses. After completing the first part of their undergrad education in Dubai, students can apply to study at the Australian campus—their application is reviewed vis-à-vis the criteria specified under the Genuine Temporary Entrant integrity assessment. Here’s a look at some courses offered to students as a part of the “Pathway to Perth” program:
Pathway to Perth Program by Murdoch University, Dubai
The Foundation Level
The foundation course at Murdoch University, Dubai entails a foundation program that primarily focuses on English proficiency and helps students practice the core skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Furthermore, it constitutes several foundational courses at various levels—core units (including essential mathematics, communication skills, IT, and academic writing and research); additional core units (including separate subjects under IT and business streams); and elective units (with media, marketing, accounting, mathematics, management, etc.). Students pursuing this foundation program along with an undergrad pathway program at MU, Dubai can avail of a 50% waiver on their Foundation program.
Diploma Level
The diploma courses offered at Murdoch, Dubai entail Diploma of Business, Diploma of Communication, Diploma of Information Technology, and Diploma of Psychological Studies. While students having achieved 80% or above in their Foundation programs can directly pursue their undergraduate courses, students with scores lesser than 80% can directly pursue their diplomas in their chosen fields, after which they can proceed to the second year of the course pertaining to their chosen subject area. Moreover, students pursuing their Diploma plus Undergraduate Pathway programs receive a 20% scholarship on their fees for up to two trimesters in Murdoch University.
Undergraduate Level
Murdoch, Dubai offers a plethora of courses at the undergraduate level, accommodating students from various educational backgrounds and inclinations. B.A. in Psychology, Bachelor of Business (BBus) in Accounting, Bachelor of Communication in Strategic Communication, and Criminology as a second major subject are only some of the numerous undergraduate courses offered at Murdoch. As mentioned earlier, students having scored over 80% in the Foundation program can directly progress to pursuing undergraduate studies in their chosen fields. Furthermore, students directly enrolling in undergraduate studies (without opting for Foundation studies or a diploma) can avail of 20% scholarship on their fees for up to two trimesters.
Bottom Line
The “Pathway to Perth” initiative is an excellent opportunity for students to take their first steps towards academic success. Murdoch University Dubai provides students with the much-needed nurturing at the initial stages of their undergraduate years to facilitate a seamless flight as they progress in their journeys. Are you a student looking to discover more about Murdoch’s promising “Pathway to Perth” initiative? Then, Click here to find out more!
